Retreats

ISF retreats incorporate practice with local teachers in the communities we travel to. We immerse ourselves in the local cultural tradition and experiences. Our goal is to connect our practice with the natural world around us and the local flavors to invigorate and re energize and relax and restore your complete being.

Why do a retreat? A retreat is a personal investment in YOU! It is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself. Through immersing yourself in yoga, nature and meditation it disrupts the chaos and busyness of our daily lives. You will gain the ability to become more present and introspective. A retreat allows you a "pause" to reflect on your life and perhaps ask some questions lending to clarifying your life's direction, purpose and goals. You are worth taking this time to nurture and rejuvenate your whole being in mind, body and spirit.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS: Our retreats allow ample time for exploration both through group excursions and on your own.

Snorkeling Puerto Morelos **

Head to the beach and catch the boat to one of the largest coral reefs in the world! Swim with turtles, lion fish, manta rays, sting rays, coral reef and fish of all types and colors. Enjoy the sea breeze, relax on the boat and soak up some sun in this 2 ½ hour adventure. Cost is $35

Hike the botanical gardens **

Just 5 minutes by taxi take a 3 km ride to the botanical gardens for a nice walk in the shade as you explore beautiful gardens, look for spider monkeys, discover rugged temple ruins, catch a lookout and cross a swinging bridge. It takes about 90 minutes for this local adventure. Costis $20, includes transportation.

Cenote Zapote **

A cenote is a natural pool of water resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater, creating the perfect exotic swimming pool. Come with us to Cenote Zapote where we will zipline into them and test our fears as we jump into the unknown. The cenote is 25 minutes from Casa Om , cost is $35 includes transport to and from the cenote as well as admission. Allow 3 ½ hours for the complete adventure.

WE INCORPORATE LOCAL TEACHERS

Kendall Inman

Magdalena gulda

Ellen Dejonge

sIMONA KSOLL

sUSAN HOVERSON

SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

– Arrival

Welcome Dinner Traditional Mexican

DAY ONE:

0800- 0915 Slow Flow yoga and Setting intentions for the week Susan

0930-1030 Breakfast at Casa OM

1030-1230 Workshop DESIRE – What do you really want out of life?? Simona Ksoll

(15 min break) Discuss homework exercises, journaling throughout the duration of the retreat.

6 pm Closing takeaways to implement at home so you can stay on the path with Simona

630 COMMUNITY DINNER Japanese

DAY SIX:

Breakfast and check out

Reviews

"Best vacation we've ever taken"

“My husband and I attended the Fall 2015 Retreat in Playa del Carmen Mexico. It was one of the best vacations that we have ever taken!! It was a perfect mix of planned activities; yoga, hiking and snorkeling with plenty of free time to explore on our own. We stayed in a boutique hotel with a roof top bar, pool and yoga studio. Our morning yoga classes were taught by Susie and Arielle, Susie's mentor, which was amazing! Susie's knowledge of the area made everything easy to navigate. We are definitely going to go again!!!!!

-R.H. and K.H.

"I'm going again!"

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I'd never gone on a yoga retreat or to Mexico, and this was a wonderful treat! A little gentle yoga, great adventure outings, and lots of beach & down time. I'm going again!

— H.C.

A perfect mix of yoga relaxing massage, sunrise beach walks...

This was the perfect mix of yoga, massage and beach time to relax and renew myself. The local teachers made it fun to try different styles of yoga. The atmosphere was chill, non intimidating and we had plenty of free time to ourselves to explore.”